Coclé, Panama
Platanal
Platanal is a locality in Coclé, Panama, close to the sea. It has a population of about 350. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now29°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population350
Local time17:09
8.40° N, 80.08° WElevation 37 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
October: high / low28° / 24°
Rain this month327mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Platanal at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:09 · 18:0011 h 51 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous90% · Moonrise 20:26Next holiday3 NovemberSeparation DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in April
Coolest month24°C
Average low in October
Wettest monthJuly
224 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
11 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
June
Weather in Platanal
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 12 km/h · humidity 73%
Today28 Oct30°26°1.2 mm
Thu29 Oct30°26°2.1 mm
Fri30 Oct29°26°4.9 mm
Sat31 Oct29°25°6.6 mm
Sun1 Nov27°25°15.4 mm
Mon2 Nov27°25°21.8 mm
Tue3 Nov28°25°3.7 mm
Wed4 Nov27°25°5.6 mm
Thu5 Nov27°25°15.9 mm
Fri6 Nov27°25°3.9 mm
When to go to Platanal
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 75 | 79 | 73 | 44 | 36 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 36 | 39 | 44 | 51 |
| High | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 25 | 11 | 11 | 72 | 245 | 262 | 224 | 231 | 266 | 327 | 284 | 115 |
| Wet days | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 17 |
| Sea | 27° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° |
What's on in Platanal
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Platanal
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Panama seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Platanal
Earthquakes around Platanal
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days118magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195028magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record18within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.7La Mesa 19 km ↙2026 · 118 km
6.0La Mesa 17 km ↓2026 · 115 km
5.9Cambutal 39 km ←1951 · 145 km
5.8Pacora 34 km ↓1971 · 104 km
Towns and villages around Platanal
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
El Espino0.9 kmLa Pacora0.9 kmEl Piral1.1 kmLlano Bonito Número Dos1.2 kmBijao1.4 kmNancito1.6 kmSol y Mar1.6 kmCosta Arena2.1 kmOliver Estate2.1 kmSea Cliff2.2 kmLas Guías Oriente2.3 kmEl Chumico2.6 kmAguadulce2.8 kmLa Honda3.4 kmChumico Redondo3.6 kmSanta Clara3.6 kmPalo Verde3.7 kmBoca de Las Guías3.8 kmLas Piñas4 kmAlto de La Rosa4.5 kmLas Lomas4.7 kmLos Espaveces4.8 kmFoster5 kmEl Jobo5.1 kmPlaya Blanca5.8 kmAeropuerto de Río Hato6 kmNuevo Farallón6 kmEl Jobito6.2 kmLas Trancas6.4 kmEl Llano7.2 kmLa Mata7.7 kmEl Jobo7.8 kmLas Brujas7.8 kmFarallón7.9 kmLa Pacora8 kmLos Pollos8 kmLos Cuernos8.2 kmCruce del Farallón8.4 kmBarcelo Playa Blanca9 kmEl Infiernillo9.2 kmEl Limón9.3 kmSan José Número Dos9.3 kmLlano Bonito9.4 kmRío Hato9.4 kmLa Pedregosa9.6 kmQuinta Sol y Mar10 kmLa Soledad11 kmEl Rincón11 kmLos Torreros11 kmLos Reyes11 kmEl Retiro11 kmLlano Grande11 kmPonedero12 kmEl Chirú12 kmLos Naranjos12 kmLlano Sánchez12 kmBoca de Río Hato12 kmPalma Seca12 kmLos Ruices Número Uno12 kmBuenaventura12 kmEl Jobo12 kmPalo Verde13 kmArenilla13 kmLa Palma Número Uno13 kmLos Samaniegos13 kmAguacate13 kmPueblo Nuevo13 kmLa Albina14 kmLa Piñuela14 kmEl Espino14 kmLa Pedregosa14 kmCerro Gordo14 kmBuenos Aires14 kmPanamacito14 kmLos Reyes14 kmRío Chico14 kmLas Mateas15 kmSanta Rita Abajo15 kmBajo de La Cruz15 kmRoma15 km
Places near Platanal
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Platanal?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Platanal.
What is the hottest month in Platanal?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Platanal?
October is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Platanal?
July is the wettest month with about 224 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Platanal?
The sea is warmest in June at about 29°C and coolest in March at about 26°C.